Tech Articles

Primary Clutch Whine or a Notchy Sheave on Your...

The needle bearing inside your primary clutch is easy to forget until it whines or drags. A dab of the right synthetic needle bearing grease at every rebuild keeps Polaris...

Glazed Belt and Sudden RPM Flare on Your Polari...

A shiny, glazed belt and RPM that flares before the RZR XP 1000 hooks up are classic signs of belt slip. A higher-strength USA-made drive belt built for faster riders...

Kawasaki Ridge Droning at Cruising Speed? Drop ...

If your Kawasaki Ridge buzzes at a high RPM on the highway, an overdrive primary clutch cover can shave 500–1000 RPM off cruising speed for a quieter, cooler-running ride.

Belt Slip and Vibration a Rebuild Won't Cure on...

New belts won't fix a worn-out primary clutch. Here's how to tell your 2016-2020 Polaris RZR Turbo primary is done, and the genuine OEM replacement to build on.

Chasing the Right Clutch Setup on Your Can-Am? ...

Bigger tires or high elevation throwing off your Can-Am's clutch? Here's why flyweights drive the tune, and the tool that makes adjusting them quick and clean.

Jerky, Clunky Take-Off on Your Kawasaki Ridge? ...

The Kawasaki Ridge's jerky, clunky low-speed take-off comes from factory clutch engagement. Here's how a simple primary spring swap smooths it out.